- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bridge City, TX
Bridge City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bridge City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481131000608
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge City Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bridge City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge City Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX.
School address
District: Bridge City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481131000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Bridge City Middle held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481131000608 · Bridge City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 17:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge City H S (891 students)
Bridge City Middle held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bridge City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridge City H
Bridge City H S
891 students
- Bridge City El
Bridge City El
813 students
- Bridge City In
Bridge City Int
738 students
- This school
Bridge City Middle
715 students
What this shows Bridge City Middle reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge City Middle compares
Bridge City Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 715 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Bridge City Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bridge City Isd reports $10,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridge City El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridge City Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge City Middle
How many students attend Bridge City Middle?
Bridge City Middle has 715 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bridge City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge City Middle is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge City Middle?
36.5% of students at Bridge City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bridge City Middle is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Bridge City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge City Middle?
Bridge City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge City Middle rank among public schools in Bridge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bridge City Isd?
Besides Bridge City Middle, Bridge City Isd also operates Bridge City H S (891 students), Bridge City El (813 students), and Bridge City Int (738 students). See the Bridge City Isd district page for the complete list.